Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Service and Repair

WM 555719 Removing and installing release for rear lid

Preliminary work

1. Remove trim panel for tailgate. -> 709219 Removing and installing trim panel for tailgate - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
2. Remove upper part of lid lock. -> 558719 Removing and installing upper part of rear lid lock - section on "Removing" 558719 Removing and Installing upper Part of Rear Lid Lock

Removing release for rear lid

1. Pull section of insulation -5- off the rear lid (under upper part of lid lock).





Section of insulation

2. Screw off fastening nuts -2- for rear lid release -1- from the fastening bolts -3-.





Removing release

3. Remove release.
4. Release plug connection -4- ( -a- ) and pull it off -A-.





Disconnecting plug connection

Installing release for rear lid

1. Connect plug connection -4- until it engages securely.





Connecting plug connection

2. Position release for rear lid -1- ( -A- ) and guide it in -B-.





Installing release

3. Tighten fastening nut -2-.





Securing release for rear lid

4. Affix section of insulation -5- for rear lid.





Section of insulation

Subsequent work

1. Install upper part of lid lock. -> 558719 Removing and installing upper part of rear lid lock - section on "Installing" 558719 Removing and Installing upper Part of Rear Lid Lock
2. Install trim panel for tailgate. -> 709219 Removing and installing trim panel for tailgate - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
3. Program reversing camera. -> 914325 Programming reversing camera Testing and Inspection